Health

Jan Kyas describes how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and participating in SGI activities has enabled him to overcome his battles with depression and Asperger syndrome and gain the confidence to live an undefeated life.

As a single mother who had lost her right arm in an accident, Blandina Happiness Sembu faced severe challenges. She describes how her Buddhist practice has given her the confidence and courage to tackle all her problems as well as her work as a spokesperson for women with disabilities in Tanzania.

Brandon Nicholson describes how Buddhism helped him to overcome health challenges in his childhood, enabling him to pursue higher education and develop the spirit to work for the happiness of others and contribute to social justice.

Fredrik Hultman from
Sweden began practicing Buddhism in an effort to overcome anorexia.
He soon developed the desire to share with others the joy he discovered through
his practice and now plays a leading role in SGI-Sweden.

Facing serious illness and partial sight loss, Carmen Díaz Prensa decided not to be defeated by her suffering and transform her situation into something positive. She returned to work and now has increased appreciation for life.

In response to a letter from her son, Eiko Usubuchi recounts how her Buddhist practice has enabled her to engage in an all-out struggle to triumph over her physical limitations caused by a muscular disease, be a mother her son cherishes and follow her life-path as a professional counselor and trainer.